Written by Abbagail Powers, ALEC graduate student
Our Tennessee Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (TACT) organization is kicking off the semester with a brand new 2024–2025 officer team!
Abigail Hamm is our 2024–2025 TACT President! Abby is a sophomore from Munford, TN. “TACT is an opportunity for anyone from any background to get involved in communicating the word of agriculture! I’m excited for workshops and to watch students grow in their communication skills,” said Abby.
The 2024–2025 Vice President is Anna Zoretic! Anna is a sophomore from Alpharetta, GA. “I think TACT is an amazing outlet to meet new people and gain hands-on experience within agricultural communications. I’m super excited for all our events coming up this year!” said Anna.
Grace Dunseth is our 2024–2025 TACT Secretary! Grace is a sophomore from Macomb, IL. When asked what she was looking forward to, Grace said, “I am super excited to kick off TACT this year and to get to know everyone in the club, but I am looking forward to our social media and photography workshops more specifically!! Can’t wait to see everyone at our first meeting!”
Our 2024–2025 TACT Treasurer is Mattie McGuire! Mattie is a sophomore from Rock Island, TN. “I am looking forward to serving with the other officers and all the exciting things we have planned!” said Mattie.
Our 2024–2025 TACT Media Coordinator is Leah Kennedy! Leah is a junior from Fairview, TN. Leah responded to the question by saying, “I am so excited to grow this club! I am excited to get new members into TACT and start learning more about becoming a better communicator within agriculture!”.
Our 2024–2025 Recruitment Chair is Abbagail Powers! Abbagail is a graduate student from Gray, TN. When asked what she was excited about, Abbagail said, “This year I am excited for the workshops we have coming and to welcome new faces to TACT as well as grow our organization’s campus presence.”
Dr. Shelli Rampold will serve as the lead advisor for TACT for the 2024–2025 year. Dr. Rampold is an Assistant Professor of Agricultural Communications in the ALEC Department. “I think we have a very bright and energetic group of officers again this year, and I cannot wait to see where their efforts take us. I’m always proud to see young women take on leadership roles in agriculture like this,” said Rampold.
It is shaping up to be a great year for the TACT officers and members. If you have an interest in agriculture, photography, writing, or media, TACT may be the place for you! Rooted in agriculture, TACT is a student-led organization designed to allow members to grow their skills and experience within the different aspects of agriculture communications. This organization is open to all majors across undergraduate and graduate students.
Our first meeting is Tuesday, September 24th at 6pm in Morgan Hall 226. Come see how you can get involved!
